Kinsale
is a traditional commercial port with a long history. It has a splendid,
virtually land locked natural harbour on the estuary of the Bandon River,
11 nautical miles South West of Cork harbour entrance about eight kilometres
north-northeast of the Old Head of Kinsale. Both the outer and inner harbours
cover approximately five square kilometres, providing good shelter and anchorage.

As
a commercial port, Kinsale caters for approximately 100 vessels per year.
The majority of commercial shipping in involved in the importation of bulk
animal foods. We are also engaged in the exportation of timber to the U.K.
As a pleasure port, Kinsale boasts two fully serviced Marinas and is also
home to a thriving fishing fleet